A35 roadworks resume tonight with the section between Bridport and Dorchester closed in both directions. National Highways has been carrying out overnight works along the A35 since May.

A two-vehicle crash on the main route in west Dorset has damaged road signs

Homeowners in Dorset are being warned to be on the lookout for an invasive species in their gardens as weather has created ideal conditions for its growth

Have you visited TripAdvisor's highest-rated eatery in the Bridport area beloved for its 'amazing food' and 'great service'

A crash is causing delays on a main route in west Dorset.

A beloved member of the Bridport community is stepping down from his role

These pictures show the romantic tree-lined Lovers Grove in Bridport

This wonderful old picture shows the mouth of the River Lim which passes under Buddle Bridge, described as a 'medieval gem'

Residents whose village is on a main route have spoken about issues they’ve faced during major road works with one saying it took them an hour for what would usually be a 15 minute journey

This week’s Pub of the Week stands proudly on one of the busiest streets in Lyme Regis and is locally loved.

Dorset is being battered by heavy rain this afternoon with a yellow weather warning in place until tonight

West Bay is a known hotspot for anti-social behaviour particular related to young drivers speeding around the streets and car parks.

These stunning aerial photos show the change to the west Dorset village of Charmouth near Lyme Regis

These are the top five fish and chip shops in west Dorset according to you

Forecasts of wet weather and thunderstorms have caused disruption with a popular event postponed

Ten years ago in Bridport motorists were frustrated by long queues to pay for parking

A probate and trustees notice has been published following the death of a man from west Dorset

Here are pictures of 77 babies born in Dorset in 2024. They all featured in our pull-out free with Thursday's Echo, Babies Born in Dorset

IMPROVEMENT works have been approved for a former Broadwindsor pub which dates back to the 1700s and may have once played host to King Charles II in 1651.

Summer Lodge

A severe weather warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms could curtail weekend plans in Dorset

Trains have been halted between Weymouth and Wareham on the Waterloo line due to a signalling problem.

The June full moon will be a special treat for stargazers as the Strawberry Moon will reach its peak across UK skies.

Here is what is known about the new Covid NB.1.8.1 variant from cases in the UK, symptoms, what the World Health Organisation has said and more.

Tributes have been paid to a popular and much-loved west Dorset teacher Justin Loveland who died the day after a crash in Dorchester. Mr Loveland was Assistant Head and Head of 6th Form at The Woodroffe School in Lyme Regis.

A once in a decade display of the Northern Lights could be visible in parts of the UK in this summer.

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CHANGES to the licensing conditions of a West Dorset farm and campsite, which could have seen weekend drinking until 4am, have been turned down.

Bridport’s re-elected mayor Councillor Anne Rickard is stepping into another term with energy, enthusiasm, and a deep commitment to the town she calls “wonderful”

A community remains ‘frustrated’ as a road full of potholes has been partially filled

Gardeners can enjoy a treat this weekend as plant fair returns.

Campaigners seeking to protect a west Dorset river hosted a spectacular festival featuring dragons

The majority of parents and carers of children aged 18 and under living in the UK believe their own childhood was safer (63%) than their own children’s.

A car overturned after hitting a wall in West Bay

Here is what is known about the new Covid NB.1.8.1 variant from cases in the UK, symptoms, what the World Health Organisation has said and more.

Find out more about the Spiny Dogfish/Spurdog Shark, including if it's dangerous, where to find it in the UK, and what it looks like.

An auction of quirky items held to raise money for the restoration of a Beaminster mansion almost doubled its expected revenue with items sold

CHANGES are proposed for Barrack Street, Bridport properties among the latest planning applications for the area to Dorset Council.In Lyme Regis consevation work is being proposed to several town centre properties.The details of all the applications ...

A vineyard has won a gold medal for its sparkling wine at world-renowned competition.

Bridport News readers have shared their memories from a much-loved beauty spot after access was withdrawn to the public

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All of the approximately 480 WH Smith stores and 5,000 staff working for the high street businesses will move under Modella Capital’s ownership

Dorset Council is set to continue its essential repair works at West Bay Harbour in Bridport this week, following earlier emergency stabilisation efforts on Wall B. The first phase of repairs, completed ahead of schedule in March 2024, involved insta...

Good morning. We're here bringing you all the latest travel updates in Dorset this morning. Roads are wet so take care when travelling and check back here for updates.

Families gathered in a much-loved beauty spot to say goodbye to a place full of memories

Fire crews were forced to break into a property in Charmouth after a man became unresponsive

Police said two vehicles were involved in a crash on Roman Road off the A35 near Winterbourne Steepleton and Winterbourne Abbas.

POOR budget control measures stretch back to 2009 under the previous Dorset County Council and have continued with today's Dorset Council.

Emergency services were called after a dog trapped itself inside a car in West Bay

The push to tidy up a town eyesore after more than a decade has been praised as a 'real community effort'